South African Richard Sterne and Liang Wenchong of China both carded 64s to share the lead after the first round of the UBS Hong Kong Open yesterday.
On six under par, the two players are one stroke ahead of Frankie Minoza of the Philippines and Taiwan''s Lin Wen-tang, with Callaway golfer Oliver Wilson among a group of players a further shot behind on four under.
Making a rare appearance in a competitive event, 2008 Ryder Cup captain Nick Faldo finished two over par at Hong Kong''s Fanling course, despite birdying three consecutive holes.
John Daly, one of six Major winners in the field for the $2.5 million (£1.68 million) tournament, carded a two-under-par 68, level with Yonex player Colin Montgomerie, who won the event in 2005.
Bernard Langer, another former champion in Hong Kong, shot a 69 to sit alongside Paul Lawrie and Jose Maria Olazabal.
New Zealand''s Michael Campbell was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a shoulder injury today. The 2005 US Open champion carded a one-over 71 in his first round.
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